Justice Department Files Lawsuit against New York State Department of Correctional Services to Enforce the Employment Rights of New York Air National Guardsman

The Department of Justice announced today that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Patrick Anson, a member of the New York Air National Guard, against the New York State Department of Correctional Services (NYSDOCS) alleging violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). Also filed with the complaint is a settlement agreement reached by the Justice Department and NYSDOCS that, if approved by the court, will resolve the United States' claims on behalf of Anson...Read More